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THE SL8

10 EAST UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728629
DBPR license1103716

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quinoa salad (47F – Cold Holding); stuffed grape leaves (45F – Cold Holding); dairy free cheese (44-45F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler overnight, cooler ambient 44-45F.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quinoa salad (47F – Cold Holding); stuffed grape leaves (45F – Cold Holding); dairy free cheese (44-45F – Cold Holding) items in cooler overnight, cooler ambient 44-45F. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit and medicine bottle on shelf by spices and clean utensils.

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by the back door.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Stuffed grape leaves opened 2 days ago.

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave.

Basic 3

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink behind counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under front counter by Handwash sink.

#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under Handwash sink behind front counter not fully connected with other pipes, when water is turned on the water slowly goes into the floor and in pipe.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.